NZQA registered unit standard
9184 version 6
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Title
Erect and dismantle non-notifiable prefabricated frame scaffolding
up to five metres in height
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of non-notifiable prefabricated scaffolding; erect,
alter, inspect and dismantle completed non-notifiable
prefabricated frame scaffolding up to five metres in height; and
undertake and implement a task analysis for the erection, use
and dismantling of non-notifiable prefabricated frame
scaffolding up to five metres in height.
Classification
Lifting Equipment > Elementary Scaffolding
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
All tasks must be carried out in accordance with the equipment designer’s
specifications and workplace procedures based on industry requirements in:
a
Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992 and HSE Regulations 1995;
b
Building Act 2004;
c
Resource Management Act 1991;
d
New Zealand Building Code;
e
NZS 3604:1999 Timber Framed Buildings and AS/NZS 4576:1995 Guidelines
for Scaffolding, available from Standards NZ (http://www.standards.co.nz);
f
the most up-to-date version of the Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding in
New Zealand (BPGFS), revised 2009 (published by Scaffolding and Rigging
New Zealand, PO Box 31067, Lower Hutt 5040, Telephone 04 589 0253); and
g
manufacturer’s operating instructions.
Aside from legal requirements, where there is conflict or differing interpretations
between documents the BPGFS is to be preferred.
2
Definitions
Hazards refer to those occurrences, processes, substances or situations as
determined by the organisation that are an actual or potential cause or source of
harm associated with, but not limited to: process, activities, environment, equipment,
materials, work organisation, site and facilities.
Prefabricated frame scaffolding is as defined in the BPGFS. They are scaffolding
assembled from prefabricated frames, braces and accessories.
Scaffolding is as defined in the BPGFS and in the HSE Regulations 1995.
Up to five metres in height is defined as a situation in which a fall of no more than five
metres can be sustained from any point on a scaffold.
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Workplace procedures refer to the documented procedures specific to a workplace or
site which set out the standard and required practices of that workplace or site.
3
This unit standard is designed to be assessed against in the workplace, or an
equivalent environment.
4
This unit standard is not for use with those intending to become professional
scaffolders. It is intended only for scaffolding up to five metres in height, which does
not require a Certificate of Competence or notification to the Department of Labour.
The HSE Regulations 1995 require any work on scaffolding (including erection,
maintenance, repair or dismantling) in which the top platform is above five metres to
be notified to the Department of Labour, and the people erecting, maintaining,
repairing or dismantling the scaffold to hold a Certificate of Competence for
scaffolding. This unit standard is designed to encompass the knowledge and skills
required for the use of limited proprietary scaffolding systems in restricted contexts.
Those accessing this unit standard are likely to be those involved in construction and
related activities who erect non-notifiable scaffolding for their own immediate use and
the use of those working with them.
5
This unit standard includes prefabricated frame scaffolding in limited height contexts
only. It requires the erection, alteration, inspection and dismantling of two proprietary
frame scaffolding of different types. This may include aluminium towers, H frame
systems, layher frames, or any other pre-engineered frame systems commonly used
in trade applications. It excludes work involving scaffolding where the top most
working platform is more than five metres above the ground at any point. It also
specifically excludes: tube and fitting scaffolding components, cantilevered loading
platforms from a scaffold; cantilevered and spurred scaffolding; barrow ramps and
sloping platforms; scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters;
mast climber; tube and coupler scaffolding (including tube and coupler covered ways
and gantries); and hung scaffolding (including scaffolding hanging from tubes, wire
ropes and chains and suspended scaffolding).
6
Those intending to work towards being credited with this unit standard should note
that work in the scaffolding industry often takes place at height, and therefore
requires a relevant level of physical fitness and ability to work at heights.
7
The use of terms in this unit standard is consistent with the BPGFS.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of non-notifiable prefabricated scaffolding.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Types of scaffolding are identified and described in terms of their function and
use.
Range
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1.2
Requirements for decking and loading of prefabricated scaffolding are identified
in accordance with the BPGFS.
1.3
Requirements for bracing prefabricated scaffolding are identified in accordance
with the BPGFS and/or manufacturer’s specifications.
Outcome 2
Undertake and implement a task analysis for the erection, use and dismantling of nonnotifiable prefabricated frame scaffolding up to five metres in height.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The sequence of events is set out and followed.
2.2
Hazards associated with the erection and use of the scaffold are identified,
documented and controlled in accordance with regulatory requirements, the
BPGFS and workplace procedures.
2.3
Required workplace safety documentation is completed in relation to each
scaffold.
Outcome 3
Erect non-notifiable prefabricated frame scaffolding up to five metres in height.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Scaffolding is erected in accordance with planned hazard identification and
control measures to BPGFS and manufacturers’ specifications.
3.2
Work is performed in accordance with workplace procedures, without injury to
persons or damage to components and/or equipment while platforms are
incomplete.
3.3
Erection of scaffolding is carried out in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications.
3.4
Completed scaffolding is inspected for compliance with manufacturer’s
specifications, design and statutory requirements.
3.5
Site is left clear of all surplus components, equipment, tools, and debris in
accordance with workplace procedures.
Outcome 4
Alter non-notifiable prefabricated frame scaffolding up to five metres in height.
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Evidence requirements
4.1
Proposed change is reviewed in relation to workplace procedures and in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
4.2
Scaffolding is inspected to confirm stability in accordance with workplace
procedures and the BPGFS.
4.3
Alteration is performed with regard for safety of personnel and structural
integrity of scaffolding to BPGFS and manufacturers’ specifications and in
accordance with workplace procedures.
Outcome 5
Inspect completed non-notifiable prefabricated frame scaffolding up to five metres in
height.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Critical structural and safety areas of the scaffold are inspected for
completeness, damage, corrosion, and wear, to ensure they conform to the
BPGFS, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace procedures.
Range
must include but is not limited to – foundations, structural integrity,
bracing, platform access.
5.2
Current use of scaffold complies with the Approved Code of Practice, the
BPGFS, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace procedures.
5.3
Record of inspection is completed in accordance with workplace procedures.
Outcome 6
Dismantle completed non-notifiable prefabricated frame scaffolding up to five metres in
height.
Evidence requirements
6.1
Scaffolding is dismantled in accordance with planned hazard identification and
control measures to BPGFS and manufacturers’ specifications.
6.2
Work is performed in accordance with workplace procedures, without injury to
persons or damage to components and/or equipment while platforms are
incomplete.
6.3
Dismantling procedure is appropriate for the type of scaffolding and in
accordance with the BPGFS, workplace procedures and manufacturers’
specifications.
6.4
Site is cleared of all surplus components, equipment, tools, and debris in
accordance with workplace procedures.
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Planned review date
9184 version 6
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31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
30 January 1997
31 December 2012
Review
2
23 February 2000
31 December 2012
Revision
3
12 June 2001
31 December 2012
Revision
4
19 August 2005
31 December 2012
Rollover and
Revision
5
19 September 2008
31 December 2012
Review
6
20 May 2011
N/A
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